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In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the annual Estate Agency X event, titled 'Mastering the...

TV presenter and property expert Martin Roberts has been named as host of the 2024 Variety North West Property Awards. Known for...

With Labour’s election victory, a new EPC target has been announced. In mid-July, the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and...

Spicerhaart has appointed former Countrywide sales manager Victoria Kelly to lead its Land and New Homes division in the Midlands.  She has...

More than 20 property organisations and professionals have been named as finalists in the upcoming 2024 Variety North West PROPs awards. The...

The expected dip in mortgage rates following the Bank of England’s base rate cut continued this week with NatWest’s lowest price...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

Increasing numbers of homebuyers are taking out bridging loans to prevent a chain from collapsing. The latest Bridging Trends industry report shows...

Luxury estate agent Daniel Daggers, aka #MrSuperPrime, has been named as the keynote speaker for the Propertymark Trust’s PropX fundraising event. Daggers,...

Councils are warning agents to abide by the rules following complaints from residents and businesses about the positions of For Sale...

The most predictable event of the year is underway. After months of talking about how taxes won’t rise for working people,...

The latest RICS Residential Property Survey found the UK's residential property sector brightened slightly in July.  Average mortgage rates lowered slightly during...

A poll of surveyors shows strong support for the idea of pre-sale surveys. When asked whether the new Government should introduce mandatory...

At last! Well, they say small is beautiful and, if you’re in the property sector right now, you’d better believe it! The...

Throughout the general election campaign, the Green Belt was central to the debate about the housing crisis. The new Labour government...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) - the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry – is to host a webinar for member...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

Fine & Country is holding a recruitment open evening in its flagship office on Park Lane in Mayfair, London next month.  The...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they uncover the common challenges faced by Estate Agency owners at...

NOBODY does pomp and ceremony like us Brits and, wow, it was on full display in Westminster last week. Despite the prestige...

Leaders has launched its upgraded sustainable office in Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne. The agency brand commissioned green office and retail design consultants Jackson...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

Proper implementation of material Information across the estate agency sector could reduce the amount of lost or delayed commission due to...

Asking prices dropped at the start of July as estate agents and sellers attempted to attracted buyers who have been distracted...

The Single-Family Rental (SFR) sector is experiencing rapid growth in the UK, presenting a unique opportunity for local lettings and estate...

A lack of supply and mortgage affordability remains a challenge for buyers as average house prices dipped slightly on a monthly...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

Price growth has been put on hold at the top of the market during the second quarter of 2024 given uncertainty...

More than three quarters of home buyers are ‘gazundering’—or ‘price chipping’—to reduce the agreed sale price of properties at the last...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

The recent dip in inflation to 2% for the first time in three years brings a glimmer of optimism in the...

The Guild of Property Professionals is trying to encourage more networking between its members.  A series of local meetings are being hosted...

The announcement by the Bank Of England that interest rates will remain fixed at 5.25% for the seventh month in a...

Shared ownership and alternative homebuying portal Share to Buy has doubled its team in the past six months, marking significant growth...

Women in London who are looking to get on the property ladder face significant challenges that prevent them from buying a...

Three quarters of home movers experienced increased levels of stress as a direct result of their last home move, ranking it...

Fine & Country is set to run a live consumer-facing webinar on the potential impact of the upcoming UK General Election...

You have to wonder who is advising Rishi Sunak these days. Months ago, Silverstone must have seemed a terrific venue to hold...

After much anticipation, the Labour Manifesto for ‘Change’ was launched this week. Held in Manchester the launch event included personal reflections...

The Conservative Party’s General Election manifesto has committed to resurrecting the Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme and temporarily removing Capital...

Fine & Country has launched an exclusive training event for its licensees featuring internationally renowned speaker, trainer, and coach, Josh Phegan.  It...

You may not have realised, but yesterday, the new government’s housing policy was agreed. No, I’m not talking about the new ‘Freedom...

Housing has finally made it onto the General Election campaign, albeit with a familiar policy. Labour has unveiled plans for a Freedom...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

A newly-launched upmarket agency network has attracted two former Fine & Country agents. James Cooper and Alia Khan are the latest top-flight...

Fine & Country agent Terry Robinson is set to share the secrets of his success and how he attracts a high...

Bargain hunters will have the chance to flock to more than 500 garage sales across Worcestershire this weekend thanks to local...

This year the 'Do It For Dom' charity event is returning as an adventure challenge. Dominic Subbiani is a joint owner of...

Agency reviews platform allAgents has unveiled details of its Customer Experience Awards.  The much-anticipated black-tie event will take place at the Crowne...

And so we wait. The election, still only a week old and with almost five left to go, has served up main...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

Consultancy We Are Unchained is expanding its 30 Years of Marketing in One Day course across the country. It follows successful marketing...

Shortlists for three ESTAS Awards are set to be revealed today. The 21st annual ESTAS Awards ceremony, sponsored for the first time...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

A motor racing agent is set to share his secrets on how agents can think like a Formula 1 team and...

Estate agents were fined a total of more than £3m in the nine months to September 2023 for failing to register...

High property taxes in Scotland may eventually deter buyers, one of the country’s major agents has warned. Analysis by DJ Alexander has...

Rightmove has revealed details of its latest anti-money laundering (AML) webinar. The next event, in partnership with FCS Compliance, is titled 10...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

If you’re thinking about becoming an Estate Agency franchise or converting your existing estate agency business to a franchise, here we...

Prime London property sales are taking longer to go through once under offer, which is creating a vicious cycle of fall-throughs,...

In the fast-paced world of property, staying top-of-mind with your clients is crucial. And what better way to do this than...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

A stamp duty cut would see house prices go up and evictions soar, a property industry commentator claims. Reports in the past...

Zoopla has kicked off an eight week marketing campaign to fend off the threat of OnTheMarket and to capitalise on the...

Market appraisal volumes dropped 7% in March according to Propertymark’s latest market snapshot, based on data from up to six weeks...

For most of us, estate agents are key when it comes to the biggest sales and purchases of our lives. With the...

Choosing the right prospecting software can be the difference between finishing the year on a high or finishing it below target. Although...

A prominent estate agent has started an online petition to reverse stamp duty so it is paid by the vendor, not...

The ESTAS, the customer review and awards platform, has unveiled new headline partners for 2024. Reapit and PayProp will become the Headline...

Stamp duty rebates and cash to improve energy efficiency are being demanded by one of the country’s biggest mortgage lenders in...

The Propertymark Trust has launched Prop X, its first-ever fundraising event, scheduled for Birmingham in September.  A statement from the trade body...

The average price of a home in Wales fell to £229,263 in the first quarter of 2024, making this the fifth...

A property industry group has called for a reduction in the discounts available for council tenants buying their own home, after...

Some 83% of estate agents are proud of their profession, says a new survey. The poll of 1,728 estate agents, commissioned by...

A report in the Times newspaper says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is planning a stamp duty cut in the early autumn. The paper...

A veteran PropTech figure with extensive experience of working at leading estate and sales agencies has told the government to act...

TV property guru, Move iQ founder and Estate Agent Today columnist Phil Spencer to be a keynote speakers at Propertymark One...

Inflation has eased to 3.2% down from 3.4%, official figures from the Office for National Statistics show, the lowest level since...

Leaders has launched its upgraded sustainable office in Guildford, Surrey, with an event for local clients, media, local businesses and Leaders staff. The Leaders Romans...

Agents are set to discover who has won the Best in Postcode accolades next week as part of a rejig of...

Foxtons’ share price got a mini boost on Monday morning after rumours that the agency brand is preparing for a sale. The...

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) has arranged a new pilot scheme for a group of lawyers and conveyancers to...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

From the uptick in house sales in January to a house price rise the first time in over a year in February,...

Landmark Information Group has been named as a principal partner for this year’s ESTAS Awards held in October. As part of this...

House prices dipped on a monthly basis during March but annual growth improved, Nationwide data shows. The latest Nationwide House Price Index...

Many agents may perceive that the need to negotiate only comes into play at the point of offer if a property...

MPs have launched an inquiry on improving the home buying and selling process in England. The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC)...

Estate agency software provider Street.co.uk has launched a fully automated and integrated Property Information Questionnaire (PIQs)  that can be accessed directly...

Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton and Dragon’s Den investor Steven Bartlett are the latest speakers scheduled to appear at this summer’s...

Financial crime within the property sector is on the rise and the stats are alarming. According to data from Apex Bridging,...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

The ripple effect of a property sale that falls through is, without exception, one of the most frustrating and disappointing events...

The best news for the property sector to come from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget statement came not from any fiscal...

SPRING cleaning is an annual ritual for many households, but firms in the property sector would do well to spend some...

Average asking prices have increased at their highest rate for 10 months during March but the property market remains sensitive, Rightmove...

As most of the regular readers of this column will know (and because I’m not shy about admitting it) – I’ve...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...